Knute John Karlson Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Knute John Karlson of Lewes, Delaware, who passed away at the age of 78, on December 26, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Knute Karlson and Gertrude Karlson; his friend Barbara Jasinski; his wife Joanne Salentiny; his sons, Eric (Amy), Mark (Dominique) and Michael John; his children-in-law, Amy and Dominique; his grandchildren, Katie, Layla, Noah and Cooper; and his siblings, Jean Miller and Jim (Kathleen). He was also cherished by many extended family members and dear friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in John's honor to support his lifelong commitment to service and community by contributing to one of his favorite organizations: Scouting America, https://donations.scouting.org., Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 361 Hylan Blvd. Staten Island, NY 10306, or the Wounded Warrior Project, https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org .
